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What exactly do you mean by `Neighborhood Commercial'? `Neighborhood Commercial' areas are designed to be compatible with, and mainly serve the needs of, nearby residential areas. They are characterized by small -scale commercial and office uses that are typically limited in size and do not attract large amounts of traffic. This type of development is pedestrian- oriented, with secondary consideration for automobile parking and access. Compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods is ensured through design guidelines that address: • residential building scale and appearance • high quality building materials (e.g., no metal or concrete block buildings) • limited signage and reduced lighting • generous landscaping requirements • bicycle and pedestrian friendly site design How will new commercial development impact my property values? While there are no guarantees with property values, the Sector Two Plan encourages high - quality, attractive commercial development that will enhance, rather than detract from, the community and adjacent neighborhoods. Zoning ordinance changes are recommended that ensure that the negative impacts of commercial development are minimized or mitigated. How can we guarantee that new commercial development will follow the recommendations of this plan before the recommended zoning changes are in place? Many of the land use recommendations of this plan, particularly in the commercial and mixed use areas, are dependent upon the successful implementation of the zoning changes described in the plan. Until these zoning changes are in place, care should be taken when rezoning properties to ensure that proposed development will be consistent with this plan. Ideally, development proposed prior to these zoning changes would occur through the Planned Development District provisions. How does the Plan address parks and greenspace? The Sector Two Plan shows the future park land within the Bishops Crossing subdivision (now called Franklin Square), as well as additional greenspace land that the City is currently negotiating to purchase located southwest of Prospect Preserve. Also all new residential development within the Sector must dedicate park land per the requirements of the City's subdivision ordinance. Additional parks and greenspaces are planned for the lands south and west of Sector Two, which are part of the Wonder World Drive Planning Area. Finally, more detailed park and open space planning is being done by the Parks and Recreation Department as part of the preparation of a citywide Parks Master Plan. City Council Meeting (June 25, 2001)